Director of Finance for General Contractor

A growing and financially stable commercial general contractor is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to provide hands-on financial leadership and serve as a key strategic partner to the executive team. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys improving processes, leading teams, and driving the financial strategy and long-term success of a growing organization.

Director of Finance for General Contractor

Who: Strong, stable, growing commercial general contractor
What: Director of Finance leading accounting and finance operations, financial reporting, planning & analysis, and strategic financial leadership
When: Immediate Need
Where: Westside of Atlanta area
Why: Growth opportunity with the ability to make a direct impact on company performance and long-term success
Salary: $140k–$190k +/- plus a comprehensive benefits package
Office Environment: in-office

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance with construction industry experience who thrives in a hands-on leadership role. This individual will oversee the accounting and finance function, provide strategic financial guidance, improve internal processes, and partner with ownership and leadership to drive accurate reporting, forward-looking planning, and sound business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, cash flow and treasury management, budgeting, forecasting, and revenue recognition.
• Partner with ownership and operations on strategic planning, capital allocation, job costing, Work in Process (WIP), profitability analysis, and overall financial performance.
• Enhance accounting and finance processes, internal controls, and ensure compliance with tax, licensing, bonding, and financial reporting requirements.
• Serve as the primary financial contact for banking partners, bonding/surety companies, auditors, insurance, and external advisors.
• Build, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team while providing hands-on leadership and strategic guidance to the executive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field with at least 10 years of construction or project-based accounting/finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP, revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion), forecasting, month-end close, and financial reporting; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Proven leadership experience managing accounting/finance teams in a fast-paced, growth environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and construction accounting software proficiency (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, or Foundation) with strong analytical and strategic skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, business-partner leadership approach.